I have mild-moterate asthma and when I exercise it gets MUCH worse… (obvioslly) I take a inhaler before i exercise but it doesnt help all that much it just helps a bit. Is there ANYTHING That can reduce the symptoms? Oh and if it matters i’m 13. Thank You in advance! Kayla5654
I already have a spacer and i can’t use my inhaler without it otherwise i can’t do it.

I know you need to take it 30 minutes before you excercise. Another problem with those who workout is the weather. The cold air will probably get to you.

Is it possible, if so how. I’m a 12 years old soccer player that loves sports and running.But the cold weather erritates it and makes it really hard to breath. I need help!

You can’t cure asthma but you can reduce the affects by making sure he stays warm and his lungs stay open by drinking warm fluids. And when he gets home have him take a bath or sit in the shower and fill him lungs with the warm steam. Here are some home remedies.
http://www.otan.dni.us/webfarm/emailproject/asthma.htm

http://www.indiangyan.com/books/healthbooks/remedies/index.shtml

http://www.asthma-treatment-resources.com/asthma-triggers/asthma-and-cold-weather.html

"Exercise-induced asthma is different from the typical asthma that is triggered by allergens or irritants. My advice to you is breathing through the nose and not the mouth will help warm and humidify the air before it enters the airways, protecting the delicate lining of the airways and if exercising during cold weather, wear a scarf over your mouth and nose, so that the air breathed in is warm and easier to inhale. Recommended activities and sports include: baseball, biking leisurely, football, golfing, hiking, short-distance track and field etc. "

how to cure food allergy and and avoid skin rashes and skin swelling ??

You will have to see an allergist or dermatologist and get tested for these allergies. Then you can get a shot of steroids (prednisone) and hydroxeyzene (Atrax) which would work immediately. Then after the tests are verified you can be put on a more permanent medication like a hydrocortosone cream 2.5% and the Atrax or prednisone.(steroid)

prostate: Saw Palmetto from health store.
Sinus: cold, hay fever, fungus. Long time probably fungus.
Don’t let pill pushing doctor give you any antibiotics for fungus. Oil of oregano, Olive leaf extract, cinnamon, garlic capsules all from health stores. Studies have shown that all sinus is fungal.

I’ve heard different opinions on this matter. I’ve heard that it is good to wait until the child is older, because their bodies are still growing. But my kid is always stuffy and he just seems to be miserable with all of his allergy symptoms. I know he’d feel better right away if you started treatment. Should I wait or go ahead? Has anyone encountered a similar circumstance?

My friend’s son started receiving allergy shots two months ago and he’s 7. He was always sick but now that he gets his allergy shots he is SO much healthier and happy.

My pet continues to have allergy symptoms but could it possibly be something else going on? I’ve had great help from yahoo users w/finding triggers of allergy but there are none that I can find and it came all of a sudden. Thanks!

a cold?

My mom has had bronchitis lately and it turned into asthma. I believe that I have caught bronchitis from her. Are there any natural remedies that will help this? I have had the pneumonia shot so it should not develop into pneumonia. I absolutely hate being on antibiotics so any other options would be great. It is the first day so it should be very easily treated.

well it is a good thing that u got the pneumonia shot , but the reality is that just because you got the shot doesn’t mean that you can get pneumonia and for asthma there’s no natural cure for it. you really need to see a doc and get some chest x-rays

For those of you who don’t have severe enough asthma to warrant using a prescription, do you know any good home treatments? I’m basically looking into what foods help and what to avoid. For me, dairy foods tend to trigger it but I can’t find any natural treatment that’s a good natural bronkodilator.

Surprisingly, caffeine is an excellent bronchiodialator for many people. Your results may vary, but when I was a kid I accidentally discovered that Coca-Cola really helped me breathe when I was in a bind.

I’d be careful when it comes to finding "natural" treatments, though. Just because something is natural doesn’t mean it’s good for you (for example, cyanide is natural and so are poisonous mushrooms and berries) or that it won’t have negative side effects. As helpful as some of the natural cures are, many of them require further study to fully understand.

I’m a strong endorser of caffeine, although I know that different asthmatics have varying experiences with it (just as we all differ on what medicines work or what our triggers are). I’d say that you should still ask your doctor for a medicine like albuterol. You might not need anything stronger if you have mild asthma, but it’s still the best thing out there. The closest natural alternative to the albuterol family is actually less safe.

One more note on dairy. This REALLY varies from person to person. I don’t have any problem with dairy and it’s never done anything negative or positive with my asthma. With my doctor’s help, I’ve monitored my diet and tried all sorts of things. But I know that dairy makes symptoms worse for other people. If you want to find out how your diet affects your symptoms, try using a "peak flow meter." You can find one at your pharmacy or online. It measures your lung capacity. Keep a journal of what you eat, the weather, and anything else that might be a trigger. It takes some detective work, because every single asthmatic is different, but it’s worth it to find out if some foods help and others hurt.

I think that I may have it.

Can someone please tell me what the symptoms of asthma are… and how do you know you have it?

Thanks.

Common asthma symptoms include:
Coughing. Coughing from asthma is often worse at night or early in the morning, making it hard to sleep.
Wheezing. Wheezing is a whistling or squeaky sound when you breathe.
Chest tightness. This can feel like something is squeezing or sitting on your chest.
Shortness of breath. Some people say they can’t catch their breath, or they feel breathless or out of breath. You may feel like you can’t get enough air in or out of your lungs.
Faster breathing or noisy breathing.
The only way to know for sure would be to see your doctor.

I know they are making amazing strides in all areas of health. Is anyone coming any closer in a cure for Asthma? Or is there currently no one focusing on this area?

I really hope they are close to finding a complete cure for asthma. I know that the American Lung Association collects money for more research for lung diseases and conditions, I’m not sure hwere asthma stands in that. But that thing about finding and ultimate cure is that it is diiferent for everyone. Asthma is very broad and symptoms and conditions change from person to person. So it will be very tough to simply find a cure. The cynic in me has something very differnt to say. I dont think the pharmacutical companies want to find a cure. I read you other question and there were somany people taking multiple treatments and medicines. The pharmacutical companies make so much money off of things that they cant ‘cure’ becuase there will always be a demand. It doesnt make them want to rush for a cure. I know it is depressing. It worries me.